The Curse of the Beagle
4 Extra Debut. It's 1831 and Charles Darwin sets off aboard the HMS Beagle. Seafaring family romp starring the comedy trio. From July 2016.
In 1831 a 22 year old Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle for a 5 year voyage that he said changed the course of his life.
He later published his stories of the trip, but in this reimagining comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls reveal the untold story that Darwin was to keep to himself.
Starring Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck
Charles Darwin ...... Thom Tuck
McCormick ...... Humphrey Ker
Professor Henslow ...... David Reed
Old Mother Trousers ...... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Written by David Reed with additional material by Humphrey Ker
Producer: Julia McKenzie
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Actor | Humphrey Ker |
| Actor | David Reed |
| Actor | Thom Tuck |
| Actor | Margaret Cabourn-Smith |
| Producer | Julia McKenzie |
| Writer | David Reed |
| Writer | Humphrey Ker |
Broadcasts
Sat 30 Jul 201614:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 16 Dec 201714:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 9 Dec 202122:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 11 Dec 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 12 Dec 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
